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NBC Renews Tom Hanks-Narrated Natural History Series ‘The Americas’ for Season 2, With 2028 Premiere
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NBC Renews Tom Hanks-Narrated Natural History Series ‘The Americas’ for Season 2, With 2028 Premiere

The network has ordered a second season of its wildlife documentary franchise narrated by Tom Hanks, continuing its focus on natural history across the Western Hemisphere.

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NBC has renewed its Tom Hanks-narrated natural history series The Americas for a second season, Deadline reported on June 25, 2026. The network said Hanks will return as narrator for Season 2, extending the documentary franchise that first introduced audiences to wildlife stories across North, Central, and South America.

The renewal brings additional development momentum to NBC’s natural history slate, with The Americas positioned as a recurring wildlife documentary property rather than a limited special. Deadline said Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in 2028, placing the next chapter after the completion of production and post-production work typically associated with documentary series.

In its first run, The Americas focused on wildlife and natural history from multiple settings around the continent, including the frozen north, according to Deadline’s description of the show’s scope. The program’s format and narration are built around bringing remote ecosystems into mainstream broadcast viewing, tying individual episodes to distinct locations and species.

NBC’s decision to keep Hanks as narrator indicates continuity in the series’ audio identity and brand strategy. Hanks, who is widely recognized for acting roles as well as voice work, has served as the narrative anchor for the franchise, and the renewal keeps that element in place for the next season.

The network’s Season 2 order also affects audiences who follow the series for its educational and family viewing appeal. Natural history programming often draws multigenerational audiences, and a consistent narrator can be part of how viewers build familiarity across episodes and seasons.

Additional details about the number of episodes in Season 2, production dates, specific filming locations, and which wildlife stories will be featured were not included in Deadline’s announcement. No changes to the show’s creative team or filming approach were specified in the report.

As of publication, NBC and the production team have not publicly outlined a more detailed rollout plan beyond the 2028 premiere timing. Viewers will likely learn episode structure, air schedules, and further cast or credits through NBC’s later press materials and promotional announcements for Season 2.

Why It Matters

  • A Season 2 order extends NBC’s long-form investment in natural history programming, supporting the network’s documentary content pipeline into 2028.
  • Keeping Hanks as narrator sustains continuity for viewers and preserves a recognizable voice brand for the franchise.
  • The 2028 premiere timing indicates that the next season will require a full documentary production cycle, including filming, editing, and post-production.
  • Because the show’s premise includes wildlife and environmental storytelling in multiple regions, future announcements about locations and featured ecosystems will influence how educational content is scheduled for family audiences.
  • The lack of episode and production specifics means audiences and industry observers will look to later NBC communications for details on delivery dates and distribution planning.

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Key Facts

  • NBC renewed The Americas for a second season, reported June 25, 2026.
  • Tom Hanks will return as narrator for Season 2.
  • Deadline reported that Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in 2028.
  • The series is described as exploring untold wildlife stories across the Americas, including the frozen north.
  • The announcement did not provide a specific episode count, production timeline, or detailed story list for Season 2.
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